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Equitable

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Marked by or having equity.

📖 Definitions of "Equitable"

adjective
  1. 1

    Marked by or having equity.

  2. 2

    Fair, just, or impartial.

  3. 3

    Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

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justnounMorally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
evenhandedFair and having no partiality; unbiased; just.

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inequitableunfair, unequal or unjust.
unjustNot fair, just or right.

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justMorally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
evenhandedFair and having no partiality; unbiased; just.
even-handedAlternative spelling of evenhanded. [Fair and having no partiality; unbiased; just.]
fairnessnounThe property of being fair or equitable.
fairly(degree) Partly, not fully; somewhat.
reasonableNot excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
rationalCapable of reasoning.
decentAppropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
properSuitable.
equalitynounThe fact of being equal.
equalThe same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
honest(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
proportionateIn proportion; proportional; commensurable.
equivalentSimilar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
win-win(of a situation or outcome) That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.
rightComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
equitynoun(finance) Various senses related to net value
well-balancedproperly balanced; in equilibrium
balancedContaining elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
justicenounThe state or characteristic of being just or fair.

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